Inpatient & Community OT: Impactful Rural NZ Role

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time role at Ashburton Hospital. The position involves inpatient, outpatient and community OT services within a rural health network.

Eligible candidates include NZ-registered OTs with APC, or graduates in 2026 awaiting registration, to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes high-quality care, collaboration with other health professionals, and a commitment to te ao Māori

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with APC or current registration in NZ.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team providing OT services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and staff interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality OT services to inpatients, outpatients and community clients.
• Conduct evaluation, therapy and education to patients and carers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Cultural awareness

Education

NZ Registered Occupational Therapist

APC current registration

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a permanent full-time role at Ashburton Hospital. The position involves inpatient, outpatient and community OT services within a rural health network.

Eligible candidates include NZ-registered OTs with APC, or graduates in 2026 awaiting registration, to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes high-quality care, collaboration with other health professionals, and a commitment to te ao Māori